Classic Tuna Sauce
Elevate your culinary repertoire with this quick and flavorful Classic Tuna Sauce—a versatile delight that comes together in just 10 minutes! Boasting a creamy blend of canned tuna in oil, tangy mayonnaise, vibrant lemon juice, and briny capers, this recipe is infused with bold flavors thanks to freshly crushed garlic and aromatic parsley. Perfect as a topping for pasta, a zesty dressing for salads, or a savory spread on crusty bread, this tuna sauce strikes the ideal balance between simplicity and sophistication. With minimal prep and zero cooking time, this dish is a go-to for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Plus, it can be stored for up to three days, making it a fuss-free addition to your meal prep arsenal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (140 grams) canned tuna in oil
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Start by draining the canned tuna, reserving about a teaspoon of the oil for added flavor.
In a medium mixing bowl, mash the tuna with a fork until it is chunky but not completely smooth.
Add the mayonnaise and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna. Mix until well combined.
Finely chop the capers and add them to the tuna mixture.
Crush the garlic clove into a paste using a garlic press or the side of a knife and add to the mixture.
Finely chop the parsley and incorporate it into the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste preferences.
Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well blended.
Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, over a salad, or as a spread on bread. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2189 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
